I am looking for advice on the best location to install this bulkhead heater. It only has a depth of 5.5inches and I have considered the following options:
1. Standard location on starboard bulkhead (the dinette is on the port side). This places the heater at a suitable height but means that the 3" diameter pipe will have to be sent through the ventilator box and the small chimney top will stick up forward of the halyard winch abreast of the mast. Two possible issues are a) Is it OK to put the pipe through the ventilation box? And b) will the jib sheet get snarled on the chimney top. 2. Instal on starboard bulkhead above the dinette sitting area. This allows the pipe to cut through a clear area inside the area of the ventilator box and forward of the mast. However, it means the heater will be higher up on the bulkhead because the seat is higher on the dinette side. This will be less good from the point of view of warmth getting towards the floor of the cabin. 3. This one may be optimistic but, given the small depth of the heater, I considered placing it low down facing across the boat in front on the mast. This would require a side heat shield and cause some restriction in the corridor towards the head going forward, but not too much. I would really appreciate feedback on these ideas based on other's experience with installing bulkhead heaters in a C&C 30. I am looking for function and aesthetic if possible! Ben Sutton Salt Spring Island BC Canada C&C 30 Mk 1 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
